Obituary

Patricia Ann Burton
May 04, 1947 - February 02, 2018


Patricia Ann Morris Burton, age 70 and of Bogalusa, passed away peacefully at Resthaven Living Center surrounded by family and her devoted, caring aunt, Gloria Bridges, on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018.
She was born on May 4, 1947 to James and Eddie Morris. Due to the death of her parents, Patricia (known as Tricia to most) was reared by her loving grandparents Ed and Katie Brown (Mother Dear). Her life was filled with love and support from her close-knit family. She shared that same love and kindness with all the children that were enrolled in her in-home childcare program.
Patricia was a faithful member of Sweet Beulah Baptist Church and loved attending worship service and reading her bible. She will be remembered for her sweet smile, modesty, kind spirit and love for cooking.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lonnie Burton, her parents, Eddie Lee and James Morris and grandparents, Ed and Katie Brown.
Patricia leaves to cherish her life with loving memories four aunts, Gloria (Melvin) Bridges of Bogalusa, LA, Hazel Keller of Maywood, IL, Annie Haley and Sherma Brown both of Chicago, IL, and a host of other family members who loved her dearly.
Visitation will be held on Friday, Feb. 9, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. followed by Family Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Crain and Sons Funeral Home, 809 East Third Street, Bogalusa, LA.
Funeral services will be held Sat., Feb. 10 at 11:00 a.m. at Sweet Beulah Baptist Church, 1408 North Roosevelt Street, Bogalusa, LA with Reverend Doctor James Magee-pastor; and Elder Elzey Bridges-officiating. Internment at Bogalusa Cemetery.
Crain and Sons Funeral Home-Bogalusa are in charge of arrangements.